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FG05 RPZ

2005 Lexus GS430

Beige Lpg 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

152,857 mi
Last recorded152,857 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS43071,840 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 RPZ
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 152,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 149,449 miles

UNDERBODY CORROSION

Fail 6 May 2025 149,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDERBODY CORROSION

Pass 1 Jun 2024 146,173 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s from the flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear emissions testd on LPG

Fail 2 May 2024 146,173 miles

Front Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s from the flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s from the flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 142,317 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced left and right sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 137,702 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 134,758 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 129,265 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 129,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 125,989 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 119,970 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 119,970 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 113,685 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 113,685 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 104,811 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 101,057 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 89,436 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 79,107 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 74,147 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 53,036 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 53,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

front brake discs showing wear

pressure fluctuation on front brakes

tyre run flat light on

Pass 22 Apr 2008 37,581 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus GS430?

Based on 15,178 MOT tests across 914 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
5,150
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
914
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 473
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 179
position lamp(s) not working 155
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 142
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FG05 RPZ is a 2005 Lexus GS430 in Beige with a 4,293cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2005 Lexus GS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 71,840 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus GS430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG05 RPZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS430 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus GS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FG05 RPZ registered?

FG05 RPZ is a 2005 Lexus GS430, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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